US Bridges

Prairie Creek RD over Prairie Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.75 MI S of Scyene RD · Structure no. 1805709P7020004

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,474
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Creek RD over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prairie Creek RD over Prairie Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,474 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2031. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPrairie Creek RD
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.75 MI S of Scyene RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75294, -96.66489
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,474 (2019)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prairie Creek RD over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie Creek RD over Prairie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Prairie Creek RD over Prairie Creek carry?

About 13,474 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Prairie Creek RD over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Creek RD over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.